Email Ethics/Etiquette: Email Is An Expression of Your Professional Approach
Email Ethics/Etiquette: Email Is An Expression of Your Professional Approach
Without immediate feedback your document can easily be misinterpreted by your reader, so it is crucial
that you follow the basic rules of etiquette to construct an appropriate tone.
General format
Attachments
Delivering information
1) General format
Basics:-
B) Returns emails within the same time you would a phone call
When you are writing directions or want to emphasize important points, number your directions or
bullet your main points.
Tone:-
Write in a positive tone like like if you are asking something to your senior then use if you please tell
Use smiles and graphical symbols only when appropriate. Use contraction to add friendly tone like don’t,
won’t, can’t.
Addresses:-Avoid sending emails to more than 4 addresses at once. Instead creating mailing lists so that
reader doesn’t have to scroll too much before getting the actual message.
2) Attachments
When you are sending an attachment tell your respondent what the name of the file is, what program it
is saved in and the version of the program like this file is MSword2000 under the name “monthly sales”
3) Delivering Information
Provide as much information as possible. Offer the reader an opportunity to receive the information in
an understandable manner.
Avoid blaming statements and avoid the words that sound ambiguous. Maintain a positive resolve.
Important TIPs
Keeping in view your company’s environment or culture Address your seniors accordingly like
If company is following the rule of multinational like for any conversation you will use name rather
Sir/Madam.
If company is following the rule of national companies like senior is Sir/Madam then definitely you will
address dear Sir/Madam or Respected Sir/Madam.
Rahat Faisal